NEAR EASTERN BRONZE BIRD

A trio of Near Eastern bronze bird finials, ca. 800 - 600 BC. The first is a 1-1/8 in high, nicely detail bird mounted atop a platform. The other two are applicator pins, 2 in and 3-3/8 in long. Nice

72 NEAR EASTERN BRONZE BIRD

Ancient Lursitan two headed Bronze Bird c.1000 BC. Size 2 1/4 x 2 inches. Unusual Ancient Near Eastern double headed Bronze Bird finial. Condition: perfect. Provenance: from the estate of Robert Thomp

A Near Eastern bronze ornament in the form of a bird, c. 1000 - 600 BC, perhaps a swan, the body and wings flat with central hole, neck and head raised. 3.1 x 2.7 cm. Ex South German private collectio

A beautiful Near Eastern bronze decorative element, ca. 1st Millennium BC. It is 12-1/2 in high and features a nicely detailed lion climbing a column with a large bird attached near the top. The plint

A mixed group of Near Eastern bronze objects, c. 1000 - 600 BC, including bases for finials, a heavy bronze loop with attached chain links, a small bird-like applique, a pair of small jugs and a long,

A Near Eastern bronze tool, the terminal in form of a duck, c. 1000 - 400 BC, an interesting piece with crescent-shaped handle, the shaft with incised detailed with a detailed bird at the end of a nar

Two Near Eastern Bronze Artifacts, possibly Luristan Mounted together in wooden base; one depicting a pair of deer, the other cast with two birds perched atop a pin. Height of largest 7 inches C

This steatite carving of an eagle from the Middle Bronze Age features the bird, a potent symbol of power and divine protection in Near Eastern cultures. Such carvings were commonly used as amulets or

A fantastic Near Eastern bronze Master of Animals finial, c. 850 – 650 BC, with original support mount, the anthropomorphic tube flanked by rampant animals. The two human faces on the tube, one at t

A very nice Near Eastern bronze axe head, c. 1200 - 800 BC, cast as one piece with cylindrical shaft-hole with four straight ribs at the back terminating in four long conical points. The upper and low

A Near Eastern bronze horse bit with cheek pieces, c. 1000 – 800 BC, the central bit solid with curled loop at each end, the cheek pieces of open-work construction in the form of a horse, with loops

A wonderful Near Eastern bronze axe head, c. 1200 - 800 BC, cast as one piece with cylindrical shaft-hole with four straight ribs at the back terminating in four long conical points. The upper and low

NEAR EASTERN BRONZE DAGGERNear Eastern bronze dagger; double-edge pointed blade, an anvil shaped hilt and semi-circular ear-pommel; Circa 1200-900 BC; L: 16 7/8"

A very nice Near Eastern bronze axe head, c. 1200 - 800 BC, cast as one piece with cylindrical shaft-hole with four straight ribs at the back terminating in four long conical points. The upper and low

A choice Near Eastern bronze axe head, c. 1200 - 800 BC, cast as one piece with cylindrical shaft-hole with four straight ribs at the back terminating in four long conical points. The upper and lower

A gorgeous Near Eastern bronze whet stone handle, ca. 1200 - 800 BC. It is 6-3/4 in high and executed in the form of a beautifully detailed ibex. The shaft is hollow to accommodate the tubular stone a

A choice Near Eastern bronze finial, c. 1200 – 800 BC, comprised of two parts, the lower portion a tubular shaped support surmounted and upper portion in the form of two rampant lions who support a

A Near Eastern bronze Master of Animals finial, c. 1000 - 800 BC, the central portion set into a tubular base. The finial consists of three central heads, the uppermost clearly an animal head, separat

Near Eastern Bronze Short Sword or Daggerlikely Luristan, circa 1000-700 B.C., 14 in. inclusive of integral grip. Private Collection of an Antiquarian, Charlotte, North Carolina Additional high-resolu

A large Near Eastern bronze dagger, c. 1200 - 800 BC, the slender blade tapered with narrow rounded midrib and rounded shoulder, the handle without guard and with a flared pommel, the edges flanged fo

A Near Eastern bronze horse bit, c. 1000 - 600 BC, the bit straight with curled ends, the cheek plates still in place and take the form of foreparts of horses, each wearing a harness. Nice green and b

A choice Near Eastern bronze dagger with original scabbard, c. 1200 - 1000 BC, the blade and handle cast as one piece, handle flanged for inlays and with a caged pommel. The blade is short and narrowe

Ancient Near Eastern Bronze figure with tablet c.600 BC. Size of figure 2 5/8 inches high. unusual bronze figure of a standing bearded male figure perhaps a teacher? holding a square tablet. Condition